We Did It!

Although I won't spend my summer days at the JVS, school is never far from my mind.  I usually spend my summers taking classes and working on my curriculum.  Don't worry, I'll also manage to spend some time relaxing, reading, and vacationing too.

If you need anything over the summer, just send me an email.  I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

End of the Line for Juniors!

Now that the seniors are gone, the building will seem much quieter.  While we may feel like celebrating, we have a little work left to complete.  Most important on the list: preparing for final exams.

For Sociology, students will take their final test over Chapter Fourteen.  This chapter looked at two important and sometimes controversial topics in our society: education and religion.  The test will be a regular chapter test and will be open notes.

In Practical Computer Applications, students will need to complete the final project.  The final exam will be a PowerPoint presentation on your dream house.  It should contain different parts of the final project.

Final exams will be given beginning June 7th. 

Senior Recgonition Ceremony

On Thursday, May 26, Seniors will be honored for their accomplishments at the JVS.  All seniors will receive their Career Portfolio and be announced with their programs. 

Each program will also recognize a student as the Outstanding Senior.  These students are the overall best in their individual programs.  Those receiving JVS scholarships will also be acknowledged.  Finally, each Academy will award a cash prize to the student that prepared the best Career Portfolio.

Good luck to all the seniors!  Whether you're pursuing additional education, joining the military, or heading to work, we know you are well prepared.  Please remember to keep in touch!

Final Exam Updates

Final exams are just around the corner for Seniors.  Be prepared to take these finals beginning on Friday, May 20th.

• Sociology: seniors will use the chapter twelve test over The Family as the final exam.
• American Civics: the citizenship test we used to begin this school year will be the basis for the final exam; this is CLOSED notes, so be sure to study.
• Practical Computer Applications: the presentation on your dream house will count as your final exam grade.

Final grades for seniors will be calculated as soon as possible!

Caption Contest #3

If you're interested, earn FIVE bonus points by participating in this caption contest.  Post a comment by the end of the school day on Monday, May 9th.  Be creative!

Cue the Music!

This weekend, I've spent some time watching the 2011 NFL Draft.  I'm a big football fan, so this is an important event.

Anyway, I just wanted to say that even though I didn't get to draft all of you to my classes I am glad to have had this year with you.  I hope you all have learned something this year--course content or even a life lesson.  Please continue to embrace learning in your lives.  There is always something we can learn from others and our experiences.  Do not pass up the opportunities that will surround you.

To my seniors, good luck.  You are all wonderful people and have very promising futures!  To the juniors, you're almost there.  Relax this summer and come back next year with a little energy.

Just a reminder that 4th Quarter interim grades are due next week.  We are really coming to a close for this school year.  Seniors have three weeks before final exams and juniors have five.  I'll try not to give you too much work if you agree to study a little!

April Showers Bring...

From my personal experience, April showers seem to bring a lot of cranky moods!  It's easy to look forward to the end of the year, but we need to make sure we're staying on top of things too.

In American Civics, we are discussing the 1950s and 1960s.  Topics include the Cold War, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War.  Sociology classes are talking about social stratification.  We're going to discuss the different classes that exist in the United States and figure out where we should be placed.  Computer Applications has finished a unit on Google Documents.  Students have been able to see the different (and free) programs Google offers.

Hopefully we'll get into the swing of things again.  We have three full weeks to get through before Senior final exams.  In reality, that's nothing.  It won't be long before we're enjoying the summer sunshine.